New Models, Special Guest Appearances and Technology Highlight Gibson Guitar Offerings at Winter NAMM 2005 (January 17, 2005)
The Traveling Songwriter, Gibson Custom Jimmy Page Signature Model, Paul McCartney Epiphone Texan, Custom Alvin Lee Model and Custom Baldwin Pianos Only a Sampling of Gibson’s Innovative NAMM Exhibit NASHVILLE, Tennessee, January 17, 2005. Gibson Guitar, the world’s premiere musical...
Gibson Custom Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul Nominated for Best Electric Guitar Award (January 17, 2005)
The Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul, by Gibson Custom, has been nominated for Music & Sound's "Best Electric Guitar of 2004" award. The awards ceremony will take place Thursday, January 20, 2005, at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Orange County, California. Read press release with image »
RKS Guitars to Officially Launch at NAMM (January 14, 2005)
RKS will offer a line of electric guitars and basses that introduce the concept of the "open architecture" instrument, the result of a three year collaboration between Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason and world-renowned industrial designer, Ravi Sawhney. Read press release with images »
Gibson Montana to Produce 250 "Elvis Presely" J-200s (January 13, 2005)
Gibson Montana will produce 250 replicas of Elvis' famous customized J-200. Read press release»
Epiphone Introduces New Les Paul "Ultra" (January 12, 2005)
Epiphone's new Les Paul "Ultra" model, which will most likely be presented at the upcoming NAMM Show, features, among other things, "...strategically placed hollow cavities to make it not only lighter (about 5.5 lbs) but also more 'acoustic sounding'...". Read press release »
Background Sketch of C.F. Martin & Company (January 10, 2005)
A good background sketch for fans of Martin guitars. Read story.
Peavey Introduces Jerry Donahue Signature Guitar (January 10, 2005)
Peavey has announced that it will introduce a Jerry Donahue Signature guitar, called the "Omniac" at the upcoming NAMM Show. Read press release.
29 Students Selected for Gibson/Baldwin Jazz Ensemble (January 07, 2005)
Twenty-nine talented high school musicians have been selected to perform with the Gibson/Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensemble. Read press release. Students interested in applying for inclusion in the 2006 ensemble may apply here.
January 6, 1968 (January 06, 2005)
Gibson Guitars patented the "Flying V" on January 6, 1968.
Gibson Introduces New Les Paul Standards with Faded Finish (January 03, 2005)
Gibson Guitar has announced the new Les Paul Standard Faded model with their "worn" finish treatment, available for the first time in Gibson's traditional sunburst colors: Worn Cherry Sunburst, Worn Honeyburst and Worn Tobacco Burst. The new model is also the first in Gibson's Faded family to feature the maple top cap that has made the Les Paul famous. The Standard Faded has the aura of the classic Les Paul Standards 1958-60, thanks to a genuine hand-stained lacquer process and a satin finish that allows the wood to resonate and gives the neck a very natural feel. The model also features the Gibson Burstbucker Pro (zebra coil) Alnico humbucking pickups. The Les Paul Faded is available with rounded '50s or slim '60s neck profile and is also available left-handed. MSRP is $2,848.00 USD.
New from Gibson: Traveling Songwriter Guitar (January 02, 2005)
The acoustic division of Gibson Guitars has introduced a professional-quality acoustic guitar named The Gibson Traveling Songwriter. A small, thin acoustic, it includes a pickup and 4-band equalizer.
Martin Voted Best Acoustic Guitar (December 27, 2004)
According to a company press release, C.F. Martin and Company won top honors from players who voted in the "Players' Choice" Awards sponsored by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The official announcement will appear in the February, 2005, edition of the magazine.
Dean Guitars Still Hopes to Produce Dimebag Darrell Signature Model (December 14, 2004)
According to Elliott Rubinson, CEO of Armadillo Enterprises Inc., the parent company of Dean Guitars, the guitar manufacturer hopes to secure the cooperation of Dimebag Darrell's estate and proceed with the production of Dimebag Darrell signature models. Read story.
Win a Gibson SG Signed by Angus Young (December 10, 2004)
Gibson, MSN and Epic Records will give away a Gibson Angus Young Signature Model SG. Enter to win.
Meet Acoustic Guitar Maker Billy Grammer (December 08, 2004)
The Johnny Cash-owned acoustic Grammer guitar that sold for $131,000 at last September's Sotheby auction was made by Billy Grammer. Good background read on this Grand Ole Opry performer and guitar builder. Read story.
Win a Jackson Guitar Autographed by Jenna Jameson (December 01, 2004)
A picture's worth a thousand words... more info.
Hank Marvin Signature Series Burns Anniversary Guitar (November 25, 2004)
Burns Guitars of London has created the Hank Marvin Signature Series Anniversary Guitar 1964-2004. Over 500 have been delivered so far and orders are still being taken for delivery in January or February of 2005. More info.
Michael Schenker at NAMM with Dean Guitars (November 24, 2004)
According to Schenker's official website, he'll be at the upcoming January NAMM Show with Dean Guitars. Appears that Dean Guitars has offered to develop a Michael Schenker model.
Fender Custom Shop to Produce 50 "CRASH" Painted Guitars (November 24, 2004)
According to Huber and Breese Music, the Fender Custom Shop will build a limited edition (50) Stratocaster painted by artist John "CRASH" Matos who painted Eric Clapton's famous Rainbow Strat. More info.
Dimebag Darrell Returns to Dean Guitars (November 17, 2004)
Dean Guitars announced that Dimebag Darrell has returned with a new endorsement deal. More info.
C.F. Martin's Millionth Guitar on the Road (November 17, 2004)
Guitars Plus in Wexford, Pennsylvannia, will display the one millionth guitar made by C.F. Martin & Co. Read story.
Fender to Build "Splat-O-Caster" for Magazine Winner (November 17, 2004)
The winner of a Guitar World magazine's "Design Your Dream Guitar" contest, Jimmy Stout of San Antonio, Texas, will receive a guitar built by Fender based on his winning design. Access to story requires free subscription. Read story.
Robin Trower Tribute Stratocaster (November 14, 2004)
Although not expected for public release by Fender (FMIC) until the upcoming Winter NAMM Show in January, guitar retailer Bananas At Large has a new Fender Custom Shop Robin Trower Tribute Stratocaster on display now. Specs: Arctic White, bullet truss rod, vintage hardware, '69 "U" shape neck, 7.25" radius, one piece maple neck, Custom '50s neck pickup, Custom '50s reverse wound/reverse polarity mid pick up, Tex Mex bridge pickup, white/black/white pickguard.
ElectroKraft Introduces New Synth Guitar (November 13, 2004)
Combine an electric guitar, synthesizer, and theremin, add a retro sci-fi look, and you have the new ElektroKraft Axe*Synth. Read story.
Epiphone To Offer Paul McCartney Texans (November 12, 2004)
August 14, 1965. Paul McCartney performs "Yesterday" on the Ed Sullivan Show playing an Epiphone model FT-79N, better known as a "Texan". Epiphone now plans on offering three runs of Texans based upon McCartney's guitar: 40 hand-built Epiphone Texans built by Gibson in the U.S. under the supervision of McCartney, a further 250 that will mirror-image McCartney's (lefty guitars set up for right-handed players) and a third run of Texans (1,964) to be hand-crafted in Japan. More info.
Fender's Morgan Ringwald Wields One BIG Guitar (November 12, 2004)
Associated Press photo of Fender's Morgan Ringwald crossing the street with guitar in hands. One enormous guitar. See photo.
Fender Acquires Tacoma Guitar (November 11, 2004)
Just in case you missed it in October. Read story.
Girl Guitars (November 11, 2004)
Have a '59 Les Paul 'Burst and a '54 Strat? Bet you don't have an '04 Daisy Rock Girl Guitar. Hillary Duff and Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson do. Read press release.
GBMK Gives Prototype Guitar to Dishwalla (November 11, 2004)
LONGWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2004--Global Business Markets, Inc. (OTCBB:GBMK) today announced that the Company recently delivered a guitar to the rock band Dishwalla. Greg Reszel, the Company's designer, traveled to Aptos, California to hand deliver the guitar to the band Dishwalla, which was the headlining act for a musical event which raised money to keep music programs in the local school system. The press release provides the specs of the prototype guitar the band plans on using on their upcoming recording scheduled for release next February. Read press release.
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